Explore the Cosmos!
With the Space Science Lab

Unfold the lab, discover alien plants, and drive the exploration vehicle. Your space adventure awaits with this 560-piece LEGO City set!

🏛 Space
Set #60439

Space Science Lab

The Space Science Lab is a fantastic addition to the LEGO City Space theme.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for kids and families who enjoy space-themed builds and imaginative play. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 560 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's engaging play features, detailed lab, and the unique alien minifigure. Some reviewers mention the build is relatively simple, making it ideal for younger children but less appealing to advanced builders.

MSRP
$34.99
Best Price
$31.99
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📝 Our Take

The Space Science Lab is a fantastic addition to the LEGO City Space theme. This set perfectly captures the excitement of space exploration with its detailed lab, cool rover, and intriguing alien figure. The bright color scheme and interactive elements make it a standout set for younger builders and space enthusiasts.

This set is perfect for kids and casual LEGO fans who love space adventures. The building experience is engaging but not overly complex, making it a great project for families to build together. The playability is high, with plenty of opportunities for imaginative scenarios.

Skip this if you're an advanced builder looking for a challenging project or a serious collector seeking high investment potential. While the set is fun and well-designed, it lacks the complexity and unique elements that appeal to more experienced builders. Consider the LEGO Ideas Space sets for a more advanced build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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560
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the lab module with its detailed interior
  • Constructing the rover with functional wheels and tools
  • Assembling the alien figure with unique molded parts
  • Integrating the set with other LEGO City Space sets for expanded play

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Space Science Lab has moderate investment potential. While the LEGO City theme is generally popular, it's not known for high appreciation. The set's reasonable price point and good piece count make it accessible to a wide audience, which could lead to steady demand after retirement. However, the lack of exclusive or highly sought-after minifigures might limit its long-term value. Keep an eye on retirement announcements to maximize potential returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City space sets, the Space Science Lab offers a good balance of playability and display value at an affordable price. While larger sets like the Spaceport might offer more complex builds, this set is a great entry point for younger builders. Consider the LEGO City Lunar Research Base for a similar theme with a different focus.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: two astronauts with different spacesuits and an exclusive lime green alien with a unique space suit. The alien figure adds a fun and collectible element to the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 137 unique parts • 520 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 60439-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10107618 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper) Plate Round 1 x 2...
Part #: 1745 11× Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 1750 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] Slope 45° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 22388 Trans-Dark Pink
Brick 1 x 2 x 3 with Bottom Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 3 w...
Part #: 22886 White
Panel 1 x 3 x 1 Panel 1 x 3 x 1
Part #: 23950 Black
Book Cover with White HUD, Target, and Dark Blue Graphs Print Book Cover with W...
Part #: 24093pr0043 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Flat Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Pearl Gold
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Reddish Orange
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Clear
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Dark Orange
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b White
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Light Aqua
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Sand Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2653 Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 12× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 2 Corner with Cut Corner - Facet Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 27263 Sand Blue
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Sand Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Orange
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 11× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Dark Pink
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Binoculars Equipment Binoculars
Part #: 30162 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Sand Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 19× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Reddish Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Tan
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 White
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Pearl Gold
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...
Part #: 30385 Opal Trans-Purple
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Trans-Purple
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Sand Blue
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Opal Trans-Purple
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Modern Classic Space Logo print Tile 2 x 2 with M...
Part #: 3068bpr0699 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Sand Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Battery, Graph print Tile 1 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3069bpr0396 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Light Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Sand Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Keypad, Blue Slit, Red Button print Tile 1 x 1 with K...
Part #: 3070bpr0234 Light Bluish Gray
Cylinder Quarter 2 x 2 x 5 (Wall) Cylinder Quarter ...
Part #: 30987 White
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a White
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c White
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Dark Purple
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 15× White
Animal, Frog Animal, Frog
Part #: 33320 Magenta
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Chakram / Hoop Blade / Ring Weapon Chakram / ...
Part #: 35485 Flat Silver
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Sand Blue
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Dark Orange
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Orange
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 White
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 White
Crown / Flower / Egg Shell Half Crown / Flower / ...
Part #: 39262 Medium Lavender
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Black
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 White
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 4, no Holes Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 40527 Black
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460b White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 10× Black
Plate Special 1 x 8 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4510 Dark Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Black
Brick Special 1 x 6 x 4 with 4 Pin Holes and Opening Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 49699 Reddish Orange
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Orange
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 7 teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 54671 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 3 with 2 Clips Vertical [Hollow Stud, Open O Clips] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60583b White
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 White
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Flat Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Orange
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Sand Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 White
Plate Round Corners 6 x 6 x 2/3 Circle with Reduced Knobs Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 66789 White
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 76959 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 77808 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77850 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78256 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78256 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 4 x 2/3 Double, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 79756 White
Equipment Medical Wheelchair with Pins for Wheels [Minifig] Equipment Medical...
Part #: 80440 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel Wheelchair with Fixed Black Hard Rubber Tire Pattern, with Pin Hole Wheel Wheelchair ...
Part #: 80441pat0001 Trans-Clear
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Long Tip) Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 80497 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Dark Orange
Panel Curved, Quarter, with Bars at Each End Panel Curved, Qua...
Part #: 87375 Trans-Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Azure
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Dark Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 Tan
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 White
Arm Skeleton [Bent / 2 Clips] Arm Skeleton [Ben...
Part #: 93609 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Purple
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Battery print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0380 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Sand Blue
The set contains a good selection of basic bricks and plates in white, dark bluish gray, and sand blue, providing useful parts for MOC building. The inclusion of several rounded and angled plates adds interesting shaping possibilities.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

White Plate 1 x 2 (19x) $0.76
White Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side (15x) $1.50
Reddish Orange Plate 1 x 2 (14x) $0.56
Dark Bluish Gray Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner (12x) $1.20
Sand Blue Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (8x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.82

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Expand the rover into a larger exploration vehicle.
🏙 Integrate the lab module into a larger LEGO City layout.
🤖 Rebuild the parts into a small research robot.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

137
Unique Parts
520
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1